Using a Template
When the CDs create a Web site from the Designers template they have several options:
- Use Dreamweaver to make each page
- Use CMS to build the pages (see CMS page for links to how to use WordPress, Webvanta, Drupal, Joomal)
I have also found a
video for using Drupal to make a page
make a new page in Joomla
make a new page in WordPress
See Webvanta for turtorials on using their site. - Hand code each page
- Use an HTML editor of your choice
Dreamweaver Info
Over the years I have had numerous questions about this process and about using Dreamweaver. I wanted to share some resources with you about this subject. I recommend that the CDs and Designers from each team watch these videos. It will help the designers see what they need to produce and help the CDs see how they handle the templates.
Please note - although I am presenting this information now, the finished template code is not due until week 11.
All CDs and DES should watch this demo regardless of the technique you are using to make the pages:
If you would like to learn about using Dreamweaver to create the pages then I encourage you to watch the videos listed below:
Dreamweaver - step 1 - header images
Dreamweaver - step 2 - sub navigation
Dreamweaver - step 3 - content
Dreamweaver - step 5 - making page 2
If you plan to make the template by hand coding watch these videos
Hand coding - step 1 - css file
Hand coding - step 2 - header images
Hand coding - step 3 - content
Hand coding - step 4 - making page 2
if you are new to Dreamweaver and would like to learn more
Dreamweaver Basics pod casts
If you would like to play with the files shown in the Video Demos they are here:
About page from the shell site
women's services from shell site